Foods That Do The Trick For Depression: Part II

In my previous article, I described four types of foods that can aid in the treatment for depression. This article will expand upon this topic and describe more foods that can aid in the treatment for depression.

Whole Grains

On a first note, whole grains can aid in the treatment for depression. According to everydayhealth.com, the following can be noted:

“Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves that provides an anti-stress relaxation benefit to tea drinkers,” he adds. “The presence of theanine in green tea is thought to be responsible for the observation that caffeine intake in coffee drinkers (who aren’t getting theanine) is more apt to result in tension as opposed to the ‘relaxed alertness’ more common to tea drinkers.”

Turmeric

On a third note, turmeric can aid in the treatment of depression. According to everydayhealth.com, the following can be mentioned:

If you’re feeling depressed, this bold spice found in many Indian and Asian curry dishes is a great way to boost your mood, among other benefits. “Turmeric can indeed be considered one of the ‘spices of life’ because of its profound anti-inflammatory activity,” says Talbott.

“Famously used in spicy Indian and Thai dishes, turmeric contains the active compounds turmerones and curcuminods, which have been associated with a wide range of health benefits.”

Conclusion

To end this specific article, this article has provided readers with three specific types of foods that can aid in the treatment of depression. They include whole grains, green tea, and turmeric. It is important to remember that going to therapy and taking your medication is essential to maintain your mental health. However, maintaining proper nutrition is also essential, as well.

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About Lauren Walters

My name is Lauren Walters. I am currently heading into my final semester of graduate school for Mental Health Counseling in the Spring of 2016. Through my own experiences with mental illness, I love to inspire others through my writings and reassure them that they can live healthy, productive lives, despite mental illness. I hope you enjoy my articles. Feel free to comment. I will be sure to respond to you questions and/or comments in a prompt manner. Enjoy!

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Walters, L. (2017). Foods That Do The Trick For Depression: Part II. Psych Central.
Retrieved on February 22, 2018, from https://blogs.psychcentral.com/coping-depression/2017/06/foods-that-due-the-trick-for-depression-part-ii/

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